National Republican., 1887-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
OPERA AT THE NATIONAL THEArER.

OPERA AT THE NATIONAL THEATER.
The Ideals repeated "Martha" at the matinee
yesterday, the cast being the same as that of
Monday night, with the exception Of Mr.. Ivan
Morawski, who sang Plunkett 1t was his first
appearance. His voice is q basso OF moderate
power but very mellow, and Is of the pervad-
ing quality, so valuable to a singer or public
speaker. This quality makes Mr.. Morawskps
voice telling one In solo, quartetto, or chorus,
He sings without effort and acted easily, which
Is saying good deal for a debutant. Miss
Lablache sang as well as on Monday night,
though at times her voice seemed forced. Mr.
Iawton (Lionel was cordially received. and
Miss Stone was deservedly favored with large
measure of applause and admiraton-spon-
taneOus tributes TO q sterling artist.
"Victor the Bluestocking" was the attrac-
tion at the evening performance. II Is pleas.
ing opera, but with nothing In either music or
libretto TO mark it as worthy of special notice.
Last nights presentation was successful, how
ever, inasmuch as the audience were pleased
and well satisfied but this result was due very
largely to the earnest aud spirited Efforts OF
the company, who sang aud acted with unu-
sual vim. The best.numbers were the song aud
chorus, "There was Little Sailor Lad"
with Miss dc Lussan the trio by Fanchette
(Dc Lussan) Celestine U.ablache), and Ubrici
(Missl Hazel Blake), much of the successor this
number belonging to the latter; the Marquis,
(Barnabee) sang ",1is Nest Perplexing," aud
and the duet by Victor (MacDonald) aud Fam
chette in the second act; The grea'est success
of the evening. was the song an dance by
Fanchette and chorus in the finale of the third
act. In this scene Miss dc Lussan carr led the
audience by storm, and the number had to be
This evening Halevy's beautiful "Maid of
Honor" superbly costumed and mounted, and
with oil the principals in the cast This morn-
ances will open, the repertoire being. as fol-
lows Monday, FRA Diavolo," with Mile.
Zelie de Lussan as Zerlina, and Labache,
Karl, Barnabee, Lawton, Clark, and MorawsN
In the cast. Tuesday and saturday evening"
"Martha:' Wednesday matinee, "Viotor the
Bluestocking;' Wednesday evening and satur-
bohemian Girl" Friday, "Adina, or the
Elixir of Love-"
ALBAUGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Those inimltable comedians, Messrs. Robson
and Crane, Will appear at the opera house
next week, which in itself will doubtless be
They will present Shakespeare's delightful
comedy, "IerIy Wives of Windsor" with
superb scenery, mounting, and costumes, and
In style of richness never before ATTEMPTED:
Mr.. Crane will appear as Sir John Falstaf and
Mr.. Robson as Master Abraham Slender. The
support will be excellent, and mora at.
tTactive, performance has not been profiercd
the public this season.
BIsCBoFF CONCERT.
The second concert of the Dlschofi course oc-
ours at the Congregational Church on Friday
evening of this week; The first part
will consist of the usual ex,
selections, and in part second is offered the
additional attraction of a pianaforte recital by
the celebrated NJ. Calixa lavallee, of Boston. NJ.
lavnllee Is president of the Music Teachers Ma.
tional Association, and is the one who first gave
strong and artistic support to the composit ions
OF Americans In many of our largest cities
he has given concerts embracing only Ameri-
can compositions. As n composer he ranks
high having written several operas, small piano
piano pieces arrangements. large chorus works,
and chamber music. On Friday evening he will
VNta nAtNH hall
and from his own compositions and arrange
ments. He will be assisted by Mrs. E. h. True
as contralto vocalist, and her many friends
will be glad to hear her rich voice amid such
pleasing surroundings.
HARRIs's BIJoU TaEATER.
The present season Of "May Blossom" now
being so successfully acted at the Bijou. will
be the last, as "Parson" Benjamin Maginley,
of an important Irish character in another
DRAMA. His personation of that nationality Is
said to be Incompatible. We are quite satis-
sa viii what he s presentting aSt now in
something magnificent, namely, "The World
| Il the Bjou may prove large enough to contain
II. or its admirers. II is granoly Spectacular,
| alternate with calm moonlight on lake and
bappy lovers by the solitary, romantic shore.
Seekers of excitement aud youth or age pre-
ferring reposeiul scenes alike Will be gratiled.
THE DIME MUSEUM.
The Dime is doing splendidly this week. but
that is only to. be expected. The Dime is ac-
customed to do so. return engagement is
announced for next week, the excellent COM
papy performing the boy Tramp, or the
Maniac Mother" There are still some doubt.
less, among our citizens--a few thousands
perhaps-who have not witnessed this thrt ling
drama Let all such avail themselves of the
coming fortunate opportunity.
KERNAN's WASHINGTON THEATER.
Great success is attending Kernan's this
week, and the warmest approval accompanies
every part Of the rerformiHco Next week Is
TO present II. w. Williams &. KernelI's new
company, with comedy speciality troupe OF
wonderfully trained monkeys, a "Grecian
naIy the WON orerpoWeTin skSei9h aSsarsiv aaa %
"oGiady's Awful. Night" We mention only
a part of the inducements, these being SO
numerous that to do more is just now beyond
ourpower. Several of the artists come hither
with European fame. aud all have been re-
ceived with extraordinary favor throughout
our own fair land.
G. II. FISHER, postoiice box 1896, New York
city, announces in another co!umn that he